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5 Easy Gallery Wall Ideas

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May 29, 2015
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
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Gallery wall ideas

The final reveal for the One Room Challenge unveiled a pretty major gallery wall with bright and funky vibes in the upstairs loft.  And we can agree that with 24 total pieces and even some 3D items, this particular wall is not one for the faint of heart.  I mixed and matched classic photographs and one-of-a-kind paintings by GRAY MALIN, BRITT BASS, MINTED, AND SALLY KING BENEDICT to tie in a personal feel to this vibrant, quirky room and absolutely loved the outcome.  After creating this gallery wall, I can assure you that whether you’re designing one of this caliber or of a smaller scale, creating a collected and personal feel is easier than you think. The beauty of a gallery wall is that it can grow and evolve as you continue to find and add new pieces, so don’t get too hung up on making mistakes.  And since we received so much feedback and inquiries about the wall, I wanted to share my quick and easy five gallery wall ideas for you all today.  Simply click through the slideshow above to read more.  Truly, MKR

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ADD 3-DIMENSIONAL ITEMS FOR DEPTH

ADD 3-DIMENSIONAL ITEMS FOR DEPTH

TO AVOID HAVING YOUR GALLERY WALL LOOKING TOO FLAT, ADD 3-DIMENSIONAL ITEMS TO ADD DEPTH SUCH AS THIS HAND HOOK, A JUJU HAT, AND GREEK WORRY BEADS.

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FRAMING ISN'T JUST FOR PHOTOS

FRAMING ISN'T JUST FOR PHOTOS

THINK OUTSIDE OF THE BOX WHEN IT COMES TO FRAMING; THESE FRAMED HERMES BAGS ARE A PERFECT EXAMPLE. OTHER IDEAS I LOVE: CONCERT TICKETS, LOVE NOTES, KEYS AND ANYTHING THAT HOLDS SENTIMENTAL VALUE.

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CONSIDER ADDING A LIGHT

CONSIDER ADDING A LIGHT

NOT ONLY WILL A LIGHT ADD ANOTHER AESTHETIC ELEMENT OF INTEREST TO YOUR GALLERY WALL, ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS NEVER A BAD THING IN A SPACE.

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GALLERY WALLS COME IN ALL SHAPES & SIZES

GALLERY WALLS COME IN ALL SHAPES & SIZES

YOU DON'T NEED A LARGE, EMPTY SPACE TO CREATE A GALLERY WALL. GALLERIES CAN BE CREATED ANYWHERE, BOTH LARGE AND SMALL THROUGHOUT YOUR HOME.

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MIX IT UP

MIX IT UP

DON'T BE AFRAID TO MIX DIVERSE PATTERNS AND PRINTS THROUGHOUT THE SPACE. JUST REMEMBER WHEN DECORATING WITH BOLD COLORS AND ART PRINTS, CREATE BALANCE IN THE SPACE THROUGH THE USE OF WHITES, NEUTRALS AND METALLIC ACCENTS.

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PHOTOGRAPHY, RUSTIC WHITE 

AS PICTURED:   HANGING CHAIR, WOM  |  WHITE SHEEPSKIN RUGS, ALLMODERN C/O  |  GOLD POUF WOM  |  PILLOW, LACEFIELD DESIGNS  |  ART:  BRITT BASS TURNER, SALLY KING BENEDICT, GRAY MALIN, & MINTED  |  ANTLERS SOLD OUT (SIMILAR HERE)  |  JUJU HAT, WOM  |  SKATEBOARD, STOP IT RIGHT NOW  |  LIGHT, ALLMODERN C/O  |  HAND HOOK, WOM (GOLD & WHITE)  |  Greek Worry BEADS, WOM (CALL FOR AVAILABILITY)  |  CLEO BUNCHING TABLES, SOCIETY SOCIAL | JUTE RUG, ALLMODERN C/O

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How To: Laundry Room Organization

January 22, 2015
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Life Skills

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The final organizational challenge to tackle was the laundry room.  My laundry room is tiny.  Truly, you can’t even turn around in it tiny.  So keeping it organized and clutter free while maximizing what little space I have was of the utmost importance.

First, I traded out my two old hampers for Pottery Barn’s Perry Divided hamper.  It fit perfectly in the space and allows me to presort darks and colors.  Plus the canvas liner can be removed and thrown in with the wash for easy cleaning.

Second, baskets came to the rescue again.  I placed the larger wire Benchwright baskets above my cabinets to hold my Costco-sized amount of paper towels and blankets that are out of season.  While the Newport basket housed detergents, iron, steamer, dryer balls and all other necessities.

Lastly, I hung my vacuum on the wall (best vacumn ever by the way), added a few extra door hooks and a retractable clothes line to hang any pieces of clothing I many not want to dry.  In the end the laundry room became clutter free and a functional small space.  Truly, MKR

P.S.  Make sure to check out how I organized the linen closet and gave the master bath a mini makeover.

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*This story is in collaboration with Pottery Barn, a brand I love and adore.  Opinions are 100% my own.  |  Photography, Rustic White

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How To: Linen Closet Organization

January 21, 2015
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
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The linen closet is one of my home’s biggest organizational downfalls.  And what’s worse it’s located in the guest bathroom which means there’s no hiding the chaos.  So with my mini bathroom makeover complete it was time to tackle the linen closet.

Break out the baskets. Baskets are the fastest way to keep your linen closet organized, towels folded and bedding from falling off the shelves. I chose a combination of woven and wire, the wire for holding items I use frequently and like to see like bath and beach towels.  And larger woven baskets for bedding and smaller woven baskets for cleaning supplies, bathroom necessities and everything you need to cure a cough or bandage a wound.  

Label, label, label. Baskets may be one of my favorite ways to organize, but sometimes it’s hard to see what they’re holding.  An easy solution is to group similar items together in each basket and label with a handwritten tag.  The tags provide that extra dose of OCD pretty and I even added a few that say “help yourself” so guests feel at ease when grabbing a towel or toothbrush.

And it really is as easy as that.  I’d love to know, do you use baskets to organize any spaces in your home?  Truly, MKR

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*This story is in collaboration with Pottery Barn, a brand I love and adore.  Opinions are 100% my own.  |  Photography, Rustic White  |  Handwritten Tags, Jenn Gietzen Write On Design

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